IKEA has announced the launch of its second-hand marketplace in the UK, giving people a way to buy and sell pre-owned IKEA products.
The marketplace makes it easier for people to pass on IKEA furniture they no longer need, while helping others discover pre-owned products, including those that may no longer be available in stores.
The Swedish retail giant said it complements IKEA’s existing in-store Buyback & Resell service, which was introduced in 2021. This allows customers to sell eligible products back to IKEA in exchange for in-store credit.
The new marketplace enables peer-to-peer transactions, where sellers can choose to receive payment in cash or opt for an IKEA digital refund card with a 15% bonus.
“At IKEA, our vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people, and that means making well-designed, functional home furnishing more accessible at different stages of life and across different budgets,” said Emily Birkin, development & transformation manager at Ingka Group, which manages approximately 90% of all IKEA retail sales globally.
“The second-hand marketplace is another way we can help more people access IKEA products at affordable prices, while giving customers a simple way to pass on items they no longer need.”
Customers can list current or previously sold IKEA home furnishing products on the marketplace, with the exception of mattresses, appliances and food.
Sellers can scan an eligible item to create a listing. The platform provides recommended pricing, professional product photography and accurate measurements, helping sellers prepare their listings.
Each listing also includes product descriptions, assembly instructions and care information, giving prospective buyers useful details before they make contact. Sellers can choose to receive their proceeds as cash or receive a 15% top-up on an IKEA digital refund card.